Bellden Cafe will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Friday, February 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 10527 Main Street.
The reopening follows a temporary closure caused by equipment failures and flooding that required significant repairs. The downtown Bellevue café and community hub, has served the Downtown Bellevue for eight years.
Since opening, Bellden Cafe has trained more than 200 individuals through its workforce development program and partnered with more than 30 local nonprofit organizations. The café was also named the 2024 Bellevue Destination Award Business of the Year.
Ribbon Cutting and New Afternoon Tea Experience
A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Community leaders are expected to attend.
The event will also mark the launch of the café’s new afternoon tea experience, which will officially debut that weekend. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the offering and reserve spots.
In addition, Bellden Cafe will unveil a new Kickstarter campaign during the celebration.
Raffles, Golden Tickets, and Giveaways
Throughout the day, customers will be entered into raffles with purchases. Prizes include:
• Free coffee for a month
• A private dinner for up to six guests
• Gift baskets featuring house-made granola, coffee beans and candles
• Afternoon tea experiences
The café will also distribute five “golden tickets” hidden in pastry bags. Winners will receive grand prizes including free coffee for a year and private dinner experiences.
The first 50 customers on February 20 will receive a complimentary drink of any size.
VIP Ticket Details
VIP tickets are available for the event. Benefits include:
• Priority entry
• One complimentary specialty drink and pastry
• Five bonus raffle entries
• A limited-edition keepsake
• Early booking access for the afternoon tea experience
$10 from every VIP ticket sold will be donated to the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, a Washington-based nonprofit founded in 1984 that provides direct legal services, advocacy and community education to advance the rights of immigrants.
